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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,897.48, 109,370.52 and 26,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,897.48, 109,370.52 and 26,154 is: 39,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,897.48 : 109,370.52 = 26,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,897.48/109,370.52 = 26,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,897.48x = 109,370.52 × 26,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,897.48x = 2,860,476,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,476,580.08/72,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,239.72

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